When Must Your Child Start Kindergarten? Can Parents Delay Kindergarten Start?
Parents sometimes feel pressured by school systems to enroll their children in kindergarten even if they feel that their child is not ready for it or if the child is…
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IEP Progress Reporting– What is “Meaningful” Progress?
Do you know whether your child is making meaningful IEP goal progress? Does your IEP team provide you with hard, objective data quarterly explaining how close to their IEP goal your student…
The Role of Private Evaluations: What Schools Must Consider
When it comes to updating IEPs, the inclusion of private evaluations can be a contentious issue. By private evaluations, we are talking about evaluations done outside of school that parents…
Understanding the 504 Plan: Empowering Students for Success
A 504 plan is one vital tool that can support students who need accommodations (and sometimes more) to access a free and appropriate public education. It is crucial to ensure…
Understanding Home & Hospital Services: Education for Students Outside of the School Building
Home & Hospital Services, also known as Home/Hospital or Homebound Services, are designed to provide educational services to students who are unable to attend school due to medical or mental…
Back to Basics – What is an IEP?
As a parent of a child with a disability, it can be overwhelming to navigate the education system and ensure your child is receiving the necessary support and accommodations to…
Are Private Schools Required to Provide Accommodations under Section 504?
Private Schools and accommodations under Section 504 is a frequent area of concern for our clients. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (which is where the term “504…
What NOT to Say to Your Child’s School
WHAT not to say is important, as is WHEN not to say anything to your child’s school. We’ve previously talked about when to get involved in school or special education…
Compensatory Services and Returning to School
“Compensatory Services” refer to the make-up service a school district is required to provide when they “miss” or do not provide services under a child’s IEP for one reason or…
Webinar — Thursday, October 29, 2020 at 7:30pm — Covid Distance Learning and the IEP process with Special Education Attorney Nicole Joseph (recording posted below)
Webinar: Covid School Closures, the IEP process, and Your Child’s Special Education Rights with Attorney Nicole Joseph –Thursday, October 29, 2020 at 7:30pm